Epson SeriesPerfection 1240U Series User manual

EPSON Perfection®1240U
Color Flatbed Scanner
FEATURES BENEFITS
• 1200 x 2400 dpi Offers extraordinary image quality
hardware resolution and razor sharp detail.
• True 42-bit color depth Delivers a vast array of vivid, true-to-life colors.
• Three-button interface Provides quick, easy access to popular
programs and functions.
• Fully automatic, Scans photos, text, or graphics, all at the
one-touch scanning touch of a button. Intelligent driver
automatically color corrects and crops.
• Premium software bundle Adobe®PhotoDeluxe®
ScanSoft®Textbridge®Pro OCR
ArcSoft®PhotoPrinterTM
ArcSoft Panorama MakerTM
EPSON Smart Panel
EPSON TWAIN Scanning Software
Adobe Photoshop®5.0 LE*
• Plug and play USB Ensures fast, simple setup on Windows
connection and Macintosh systems.
• Optional transparency Provides added versatility for scanning
unit* negatives, transparencies, and slides.
*Transparency unit and Adobe Photohsop 5.0 LE only included
with the EPSON Perfection 1240U Photo.
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Imagine a scanner with remarkable image quality,
speed, and versatility, all at an affordable price. Sound too
good to be true? Not when you get acquainted with the
EPSON Perfection 1240U and the EPSON Perfection 1240U
PHOTO, two high-performance scanners engineered to
meet your needs both now and in the future. And, with a
transparency unit included with the EPSON Perfection
1240U PHOTO, those needs include scanning slides and
negatives for incredible digital darkroom capabilities.
Featuring 1200 x 2400 dpi hardware resolution, both
models consistently blaze through each task, delivering
sharp, vivid results. With their innovative ColorTrue®II
Imaging System and true 42-bit color performance,
they offer a cost-effective way to scan photos, text, or
graphics and make spectacular enlargements with
breathtaking detail.
Each model’s three-button interface and fully automatic
one-touch scanning enable you to create impressive images
to copy, enhance, or send to EPSON Smart PanelTM
software. You can use EPSON Smart Panel to e-mail
images to family and friends, create cards or invitations,
convert scanned images to text, reprint and resize photos,
copy your favorite images and scan images to a scanner-
ready application. Additional software included provides
a powerful way to make the most of every scan with
a variety of templates for specialized projects. And,
for truly customized scans, manual settings enable
you to override the scanner’s automatic
one-touch operation.
Convenient USB connections make
the EPSON Perfection 1240U and EPSON
Perfection 1240U PHOTO compatible with both
Windows®and Macintosh®systems. When
teamed with an EPSON Stylus®Photo ink jet
printer, each offers the ultimate digital
photography solution for professional
quality and enhanced productivity.
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SCANNER SPECIFICATIONS
Scanner Type
Flatbed color image scanner
Scanning Method
Movement of reading head
Photoelectric Device
Color MatrixCCD™ line sensor
Maximum Read Area
8.5" x 11.7" (216mm x 297mm)
Light Source
Cold cathode fluorescent lamp
CCD Resolution
1200 dpi
Hardware Resolution
1200 x 2400 dpi maximum with Micro Step Drive™ technology
Maximum Resolution
9600 x 9600 dpi with software interpolation
Effective Pixels
10,200 x 14,040
Image Data
Color Depth 42-bits per pixel internal
42-bits per pixel external (selectable)
Grayscale Depth 14-bits per pixel internal
14-bits per pixel external (selectable)
Line Art 1-bit per pixel
Optical Density
3.0 Dmax
Reading Sequence
One-pass scanning
Scanning Speed (1200 dpi, draft mode)
256 gray level 6.5 msec/line (approx.)
Full color 7.0 msec/line (approx.)
Operating Systems Supported
PC Windows 98, 2000 or Me
Macintosh Macintosh OS 8.5 or later
Minimum System Requirements
Windows and Macintosh Requirements
50MB of available hard disk space (minimum)
CD-ROM drive (4x or faster)
VGA Monitor and Display Adapter with at least 256 colors
Available USB connection
Mouse or pointing device
Additional Windows Requirements
IBM
®
compatible PC with Pentium
®
equivalent or higher processor
Windows 98 (factory installed), Windows 2000 or Windows Me
operating system
32MB RAM (64MB recommended)
Additional Macintosh Requirements
iMac™ computer or any USB enabled Macintosh computer with
System 8.5 or later
32MB RAM (64MB recommended)
Interface
USB
Contents
EPSON Perfection 1240U scanner
CD-ROM with EPSON TWAIN scanning software and creativity software
USB cable
EPSON Scanner Basics Guide
Transparency unit *
Reliability
MCBF 30,000 cycles
Environmental Conditions
Temperature Operating 41˚F to 95˚F
(5˚C to 35˚C)
Humidity Operating 10% to 80%
Storage 10% to 85%
(no condensation)
Power Requirements
Voltage AC100—120V
Frequency 49.5—60.5Hz
Power Consumption 25W/10W
Physical Dimensions (scanner only)
Width 10.6" (26.9 cm)
Depth 17.14" (43.5 cm)
Height 3.66" (9.3 cm)
Weight 6.17 lb (2.8 kg)
Optional Accessories
Transparency Unit Scans 35mm to 4" x 5" film,
negatives or transparencies
Product/Accessory Part Numbers
EPSON Perfection 1240U Scanner B124011
EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO Scanner B124081
Transparency Unit B813172
Warranty
One year limited warranty in the U.S. and Canada
Support–The Epson ConnectionSM
Pre-Sales Support U.S. and Canada 800-463-7766
Automated Technical Support 800-922-8911
Internet Website www.epson.com
Specifications are subject to change without notice. EPSON is a registered trademark and MatrixCCD is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. EPSON
Perfection and ColorTrue are registered trademarks, Micro Step Drive is a trademark and Epson Connection is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. All other
product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. As an
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Printed on recycled paper
* Transparency unit only included with the EPSON Perfection 1240U PHOTO.
www.epson.com
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